Sports performance is largely determined by genetic potential, training, and psychological drive. Any athlete at the top of their game will be built for their sport, have an excellent training program, and be driven to win. Nutrition is one of those ‘X’ factors that can put one athlete above another. While an athlete can have the…
This yoghurt coleslaw recipe is the perfect healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional coleslaw made with mayonnaise. Its is lower is in calories and fat and also packed with nutrition. This salad has a mix of a variety of different vegetables which not only adds colour and texture but also increases the amount of different…
‘Personalised medicine is an emerging practice that uses an individual’s genetics to guide the prevention of disease and injury, and personalise nutrition and training strategies ‘. As a dietician, my job is to help clients achieve their health-related goals. Through training and experience, we can advise people on how to adjust their dietary and…
When we exercise our body core temperate raises so we produce sweat to help cool us down. Sweat contains water and electrolytes. Electrolytes have important functions from regulating your heartbeat to allowing your muscles to contract so you can move. These electrolytes include calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphate and chloride. Water and electrolytes need to…
What is energy and why do we need to balance it? Energy is what fuels us for the day, whether we are going for a run or just working at a desk. We consume energy through food (calories) and then expend it through bodily processes, daily activity, and exercise. If we consume more energy then…
Protein is an essential macronutrient in the diet. 1 gram provides us with 4 kcal of energy and is made up of 20 different amino acids. These amino acids are joined together to form muscle, hormones, enzymes, DNA, and antibodies. Some of these amino acids are essential in the body which means they can’t be produced in the…
Futurelife has a range of products that are nutritionally dense health foods that scream convenience. They offer various product ranges that are designed to suit diverse groups of people including marathon runners. The list of products varies to suit different peoples tastes and preferences as well as there training needs. Futurelife has been cleaver enough…